Rebecca Harris AS Media G321: Risk Assessment- Film Opening


RISK ASSESSMENT FORM


Shoot date	Production Title: The sleepover	Page 1 of 2


	Producers: Tim, Ryan and Rebecca.

Location: Tim’s House
Address:

300 Fold Croft

Harlow, Essex

CM20 1TJ

RATINGS:

· each risks severity on scale from Negligable (N), Low risk (L), Moderate risk (M), Severe (S), Very severe (V)

· each risks likelihood on scale from Very unlikely (VU), Unlikely (U), Possible (P), Likely (L), Very likely (VL)

· risk factor from the table overleaf.

Hazard		Present?	Severity	Likelihood	Risk Factor
1	Alcohol/drugs	no	N	VU	0
2	Animals/insects	yes	L	VU	1
3	Audiences	no	N	VU	0
4	Camera cable/grip equipment	yes	M	P	3
5	Confined spaces	yes	L	U	2
6	Derelict buildings/dangerous structures	no	N	VU	0
7	Electricity/gas (other than normal supplies)	no	N	VU	0
8	Fatigue/long hours	no	N	VU	0
9	Fire/flammable materials	yes	L	U	2
10	Hazardous substances	no	N	VU	0
11	Heat/Cold/extreme weather	no	N	VU	0
12	Laser/strobe effects	no	N	VU	0
13	Machinery/industrial/ crane/hoist	no	N	VU	0
14	Materials - glass, non-fire retardant set materials	yes	L	P	3
15	Night operation	yes	M	P	3
16	Noise – high sound levels	yes	L	U	1
17	Non standard manual handling	no	N	VU	0
18	Public/crowds	no	N	VU	0
19	Radiation	no	N	VU	0
20	Scaffold/Rostra	no	N	VU	0
21	Smoking on set	no	N	VU	0
22	Special effects/explosives	no	N	VU	0
23	Special needs (elderly, disabled, inexperienced)	no	N	VU	0
24	Specialised rescue/first aid	no	N	VU	0
25	Stunts, dangerous activities	no	N	VU	0
26	Tall scenery/suspended ceilings	no	N	VU	0
27	Vehicles/speed	no	N	VU	0
28	Water/proximity to water	no	N	VU	0
29	Weapons	yes	M	P	2
30	Working at heights	no	N	VU	0
31	Working overseas	no	N	VU	0
32	Other risks	Stairs	M	P	3

Calculate the Risk Factor:

Decide the action to take:

Then list each risk identified

Hazard no: 2			Risk Factor (1-5): 1
Description	Pet cat
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )	Cast and crew can be exposed and can be scratched or tripped over by the cat. (C)
Action to take	Make sure the cat is out of site.
Person/company responsible for action	Mavis Productions
To be completed at agreed later date
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)	y	Agreed action taken? (y/n)		y	Risk removed? (y/n)	y

Hazard no: 4			Risk Factor (1-5): 3
Description	Camera cable/grip equipment.
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P))	Cast and crew exposed to any cables on the floor as they may trip over. The equipment can be knocked over.
Action to take	Make the cast aware to stay away from the cables and if passing, to mind their step. Make sure the equipment is in a safe place where it’s not going to be knocked over.
Person/company responsible for action	Mavis Productions
To be completed at agreed later date
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)	y	Agreed action taken? (y/n)		y	Risk removed? (y/n)	y

Hazard no: 5			Risk Factor (1-5): 2
Description	Confined spaces- Living room in a house
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )	Cast and crew can be cramped into one space and damage equipment.
Action to take	Only let a certain amount of people in the room at a time.
Person/company responsible for action	Mavis Productions
To be completed at agreed later date
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)	y	Agreed action taken? (y/n)		y	Risk removed? (y/n)	y

Hazard no: 9			Risk Factor (1-5): 2
Description	Fire/flammable materials- candles
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )	The cast can knock over the candle and may catch something on fire. The cast themselves can burn themselves.
Action to take	Advise cast to stay away from the candles.
Person/company responsible for action	Mavis Productions
To be completed at agreed later date
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)	y	Agreed action taken? (y/n)		y	Risk removed? (y/n)	y

Hazard no: 14			Risk Factor (1-5): 3
Description	Materials - glass, non-fire retardant set materials Glass windows, glass cups, ornaments.
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )	Glass can be displaced and smashed, which can expose the crew and cast by them being cut, therefore first aid is needed.
Action to take	Make sure there is a first aid kit and warn the crew and cast and make them aware of how to use these props.
Person/company responsible for action	Mavis Productions
To be completed at agreed later date
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)	y	Agreed action taken? (y/n)		y	Risk removed? (y/n)	y

Hazard no: 15			Risk Factor (1-5): 3
Description	Night operation- working in the dark, use of lights out.
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )	Tripping over equipment due to the lack of light can expose crew and cast.
Action to take	Make sure that the floor is clear and that the surroundings are safe.
Person/company responsible for action	Mavis Productions
To be completed at agreed later date
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)	y	Agreed action taken? (y/n)		y	Risk removed? (y/n)	y

Hazard no: 16			Risk Factor (1-5): 1
Description	Noise – high sound levels e.g. screaming or loud noises on the TV.
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )	Cast may be expose to the noise and may get a headache or loose a little hearing for a while, which restricts what they can do next due to them not being able to hear the other characters talking. It can also disturb the filming process by not hearing the characters speak.
Action to take	Make sure that the noise level isn’t too high and inform both the cast and crew when the noises are going to be used. In some cases, switch noisy devices off to prevent distraction whilst within the filming process.
Person/company responsible for action	Mavis Productions
To be completed at agreed later date
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)	y	Agreed action taken? (y/n)		y	Risk removed? (y/n)	y

Hazard no: 29			Risk Factor (1-5): 2
Description	Weapons- knife (fake), equipment thrown.
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )	Any equipment thrown can injure the cast.
Action to take	Make sure there is a first aid kit and inform the cast about the equipment and how to use it appropriately.
Person/company responsible for action	Mavis Productions
To be completed at agreed later date
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)	y	Agreed action taken? (y/n)		y	Risk removed? (y/n)	y

Hazard no: 32			Risk Factor (1-5):			3
Description	Other risks- stairs
Person(s) exposed (detail if cast/crew (C), outside company (O) or public (P) )	Tripping over the steps or cables whilst filming and acting may expose cast and crew by injuring them and therefore no longer to continue with the process of filming.
Action to take	Make sure the stairs are clear and give space to each person. Warn the members about how to use the stairs safely.
Person/company responsible for action	Mavis Productions
To be completed at agreed later date
Exposed person(s) informed? (y/n)	y	Agreed action taken? (y/n)		y	Risk removed? (y/n)		n

Completed by: Rebecca Harris

Position: Risk assessment, sample script, storyboard (write), talent release.

Date: 16/01/17

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Rebecca Harris AS Media G321